Will it be a White Christmas in Leiston?
Snow odds for Leiston, East of England, on Christmas Day 2026.
The historical picture
Over the 34 years from 1991–2024, Leiston has had a white Christmas fewer than 1 year in 10: 0 of 34 years saw snow fall on Christmas Eve or Day.
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White Christmas
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Snow on the Day
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Snow on the Eve
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White Christmas No snow
About Leiston
Elevation
15 m
Region
East of England
Model
1 km, in-house
Higher and more northerly places tend to score better, and Leiston sits at 15 m.
Nearby places
Frequently asked questions
- Will it snow in Leiston this Christmas?
- The current estimate is a 1% chance of a white Christmas in Leiston in 2026. This far out the number comes from our climate model; it sharpens on its own as the live forecast comes into range, within about a month of Christmas.
- How often does Leiston have a white Christmas?
- Over 1991–2024, snow fell on Christmas Eve or Day in Leiston fewer than 1 year in 10 (0 of 34 years).
- When did Leiston last have a white Christmas?
- Our 1991–2024 records show no white Christmas in Leiston. Snow on the day here is rare.